rgpas

together, we are building a resilient, rural medicine community in Scotland.

Old man of storr- trotternish ridge, Isle of Skye: photo credit pexels-gabriela-palai

Our Impact and legacy

GPs in rural and remote areas of Scotland have traditionally looked after the healthcare of those who live, work and visit here since 1913.

photo: Dr E Pearson
Aurora over Wick, 2025

Our Reach

With a broad range of additional skills, we work from approximately 159 “Far End Practices” serving around 500,000 resident patients.

photo: courtesy of BASICS Scotland.
Pictured are BASICS GP responders with “Sandpiper” Bags.

Our Work

Alongside a network of health professionals and partner organisations, we are specially trained to help look after the many visitors to these areas who need medical assistance.

photo: Dr A Podlasek
of Dr J E-H (FY2) #RGPAS25

ABOUT US

Our members live and work all over Scotland and some from much further afield. We are happy to be growing and helping more day by day.

RGPAS is entirely self-funded and became a registered Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation in 2024.

We host an annual conference for members, would-be rural GPs and provide additional scholarship places for approximately 20 medical students.

RGPAS conference 2025 by Dr A Podlasek — photo: Dr A Podlasek
*Delegates at #RGPAS25, Inverness*.

TALK TO US

Have you any questions?
We are always open to talk about how we can support you,
your practice, or answer queries.